A sightseeing helicopter tour over New York City has ended in tragedy. On Thursday, the helicopter broke apart in mid-air and crashed upside-down into the Hudson River, resulting in the deaths of the pilot and a family of five Spanish tourists. The victims included Agustin Escobar, a Siemens executive, his wife Merce Camprubi Montal, a global manager at an energy technology company, and their three children. The pilot was also killed in the crash.
The helicopter took off from a downtown heliport at around 3 p.m. and was airborne for less than 18 minutes before the accident occurred. Radar data shows that the helicopter flew north along the Manhattan skyline and then back south toward the Statue of Liberty before losing control and crashing into the river.
The cause of the crash is still under investigation, but authorities have released the identities of the victims. The family of five was on vacation from Spain and was visiting New York City as part of their trip. Their tragic deaths are a devastating reminder of the risks involved in air travel and the importance of ensuring the safety of passengers.
The crash is the latest in a series of aviation disasters to hit the United States in recent years. It is a grim reminder of the importance of strict safety guidelines and regulations in the aviation industry. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash, but it is clear that a tragedy has occurred and a family is gone.